Replacing the operator information panel cable

Use this information to replace the operator information panel cable.

Note

The server configuration you have bought may either have the operator information panel inside the media cage or on the side of the server.

To install the operator information panel cable that is inside the media cage, complete the following steps:

1. Locate the connector on the operator information panel in the media cage.
2. Connect the cable to the operator information panel.
   
   
3. Carefully push the media cage back into the server.
   
   
4. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the media cage onto the server.
   
   
5. Reconnect the USB, video, CD/DVD and operator information cables to the system board. Remember to insert the cables into the relevant cable clips and cable tie.
   
   
   
   
6. Install the air baffle (see Replacing the air baffle).
7. Install the PCI riser-card assembly (see Replacing a PCI riser-card assembly).
8. Install the server top cover (see Replacing the server top cover).
9. Reconnect the power cord and any cables that you removed.
10. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.

To install the operator information panel cable that is on the side of the server, complete the following steps:

1. Connect the operator information panel cable to the system board and route the internal cabling as shown in the following illustration. Remember to insert the cables into the relevant cable clips.
   
   
2. Connect the cable to the operator information panel.
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4. Install the screws to secure the operator information panel to the side of the server.
5. Slide the cable arm cover into the retention slots and install the screws to secure it on the side of the chassis.
   Note

   The cable is routed on the outside of the chassis and connected to the system board. The cable must be protected by the cable cover on the side of the chassis.
6. Install the air baffle (see Replacing the air baffle).
7. Install the PCI riser-card assembly (see Replacing a PCI riser-card assembly).
8. If you have the optional hot-swap rear hard disk drive cage installed, rotate it down (see Rotating the optional hot-swap rear hard disk drive cage down).
9. Install the server top cover (see Replacing the server top cover).
10. Reconnect the external cables; then, reconnect the power cords and turn on the peripheral devices and the server.